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$6 per $1,000 of the total job cost plus $48.00 issuance fee. If land disturbing activity is involved, an Erosion Control Permit ($400 fee) is also required - see Bond Requirements and Information.** A fee of $1.00 per $1,000 of authorized construction cost is collected as required by the State of Alabama to be used to fund the Construction Industry Craft Training (CICT) Program

New, single family home - $6 per $1,000 of the valuation of construction plus $48 issuance fee & $1,500 base fee and $100 erosion fee. Other fees may apply for sewer and for zoning fees depending on the location of construction.For work on an existing home - $6 per $1,000 of the valuation of construction plus $48. Minimum fee = $54.

Note: Burn Permits are issued by the city's Fire Department. Call 205-444-7655 for more information.

Blasting Permits

Note: Blasting Permits are issued by the city's Fire Department. Call (205) 444-7655 for more info.

Driveway Permits

Driveway Permits are issued by the city's Engineering Department. Generally, separate driveway permits are not issued, please contact us at 205-444-7586 for information concerning this type of permit. If a driveway accesses a state, county, or federal highway, then appropriate approvals must be obtained. In addition, if the application is for access to an U.S. highway, the Alabama Department of Transportation will be involved in the approval process. You may contact the City of Hoover Engineering Office at 205-444-7626.

Alarm Permits

For information on obtaining an Alarm Permit, please contact Kelley Bradford at 205-739-6827.

***Commercial projects will be assessed an additional $1.00 per $1,000 of cost, as required by the State of Alabama to fund the Construction Industry Craft Training (CICT) Program